Kensington Olympia (KPA) (Train Station): Departures and guide

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Kensington Olympia

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Kensington Olympia station, Olympia Way, Kensington, Greater London, W14 0NE
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Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Olympia
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: B2 station category . Step free platform interchange between London Overground northbound district line and London Overground southbound requires a 600m journey via the street. Use the Olympia Way entrance for London Overground Northbound District line . Use the Russell road entrance for London Overground southbound platform
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible taxis: contact taxi operator directly
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: 2 racks South Bound platform 1 and North Bound platform 2
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Kensington Olympia
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Use Bus stop N in Holland Road for eastbound services to Shepherd's Bush Use Bus stop A in Holland Road for westbound services to Clapham Junction
  • Metro: London Underground District Line service operates from this station at weekends and on some public holidays. At other times, take a southbound London Overground or Southern train and change at West Brompton for the District line.
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FAQ: Travel from Kensington Olympia (KPA)

Everything you need to know about Kensington Olympia (KPA): From location, transport connections, and amenities to safety, schedules, and nearby attractions—your complete guide to navigating the station with ease.

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Yes, Kensington Olympia provides accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility, as staff help is available.
Kensington Olympia station is close to the Olympia London exhibition centre, Holland Park, and the Design Museum, offering visitors a variety of cultural and leisure activities.
Yes, at Kensington Olympia, you can find car rental services provided by SIXT.
Kensington Olympia is approximately 5.996 kilometers from the city center.
To reach the city center from Kensington Olympia, you can use the London Underground District Line service, which operates from this station during weekends and some public holidays. At other times, take a southbound London Overground or Southern train, and change at West Brompton for the District Line.
For Kensington Olympia, it is recommended to arrive around 15-30 minutes before your scheduled departure to allow ample time for any last-minute checks and to navigate the station efficiently.
Kensington Olympia station is located at Olympia Way, Kensington, Greater London, W14 0NE.
Yes, parking is available at Kensington Olympia with the facility known as "Car Park: Olympia".
I'm unable to provide the current train fare from Kensington Olympia to the closest airport as my training data might not include real-time pricing information.
Kensington Olympia train station is served by Southern and London Overground services.
Kensington Olympia is served by the London Underground District Line on weekends and some public holidays. During other times, you can take a southbound London Overground or Southern train from Kensington Olympia and change at West Brompton for the District Line. Rail replacement services are available using Bus stop N for eastbound services to Shepherd's Bush and Bus stop A for westbound services to Clapham Junction.
Kensington Olympia station generally maintains a standard level of safety throughout the day, including early mornings and late evenings, as it is equipped with CCTV and benefits from regular staff presence.
Security and ticket checks are conducted at **Kensington Olympia** station to ensure passenger safety and valid ticketing.
Kensington Olympia station does not have National key toilets available.
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